GROWING IN GOD'S GRACE
SERVING WITH LOVE
The First Congregational Church of Marion
Worship Services - Sundays 10 am
Communion administered on the first Sunday of each month
This Week's Worship
John 15
Romans 5
Every service offers in-person and live stream options. The live stream option can be found on our YouTube channel as well as a recorded service posted after the live event has concluded.
This Week's Sermon
Learning to Live: Nourishment
Our focus during the Lenten season is Learning to Live. The "author and perfecter of our faith" is Jesus. Thus we look to him and his gospel (good news) story as told through John. The culminating moment is Easter morning when we will gather to celebrate Jesus' resurrection from the dead and his gift of life to all who receive him!
E. HOWARD CLOCK
AND BELL RESTORATION PROJECT
Since 1860, these bells have proclaimed the hours throughout Marion Village and Sippican Harbor.
Financial contributions to this restoration project are crucial at this pivotal moment. Your support will help preserve this significant piece of both local and national history for future generations to cherish the gift we are restoring and to be able to learn from our past like we have.
JOIN NOW TO IMPACT OUR TIME
The timepiece in the First Congregational Church was manufactured by the E. Howard Company Waltham, MA, circa 1860. It was originally a weight driven, pendulum regulated and completely mechanical operating timepiece.
In 1954, most of the original mechanical time and bell strike function components were removed and are now missing. Electrical motors, timers and switches were installed in their place driving the remaining mechanical components. The change in power has slowly caused long-term damage to component parts of the clockworks.
RESTORATION GOAL
ACTION PLAN
Our goal is to restore the E. Howard timepiece back to a weight driven, pendulum regulated mechanical timepiece, as originally designed, with the addition of an automatic winding system for the weights.
Our fundraising goal is $120,000. We are off to a great start with generous donations from our greater Marion community! With proper funding, we hope to relocate the operating timepiece to a lower level for user-friendly access to maintenance and private viewing. A small door will be added on each clockface of the tower for exterior access.
Penny Pinchers' Exchange
Come and shop our selections to find your new TREASURE
WE ARE OPEN!
Visit our revamped and revitalized thrift shop every Wednesday and Saturday between 10am - 1pm
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